How much does a house cost in Boulder right now?
The short answer
The typical Boulder home was valued at about $948,700 at the end of August 2026, up 0.9 percent from a year earlier, according to Zillow. The median sale price in July was about $903,800. Prices have held roughly flat for the past year, and most homes are selling below their list price.
Here is where the Boulder market stood at the end of summer 2026, using Zillow's figures for the city of Boulder.
The numbers
The typical home value was $948,693 as of August 31, 2026, up 0.9 percent over the year. The median sale price for July was $903,817, and the median list price in August was $961,333. Homes went under contract in a median of 32 days. In July, 63.3 percent of homes sold below list price and 17 percent sold above it. About 769 homes were for sale.
These are citywide figures. They blend condos near campus with houses on Mapleton Hill and in the foothills, so a single number hides a wide range. A house near Chautauqua and a condo in north Boulder live in different markets.
How I read it
The extraordinary demand of the pandemic years made selling look easier than it is. Markets change, and expectations must adjust. Today calls for realistic pricing, patience, and a clear understanding of what buyers value. When most homes sell under their list price, the listing price is a starting point for buyers, not a verdict.
- Zillow Home Value Index, Boulder, CO (values as of July 31 and August 31, 2026)